As part of its next REACH-EN-FORCE project (REF-14), the ECHA plans to check the correct classification, labeling, and child-resistance of air fresheners and e-cigarettes to determine their conformity with the CLP Regulation. Inspections are expected to start in 2026. The ECHA Enforcement Forum made this decision at its meeting in…
The American Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published an updated version of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) at the end of May 2024. For the most part, it has adapted the content to that of GHS Rev.7, the seventh revised edition of the United Nations‘ Globally Harmonized System of…
Although Latin American countries lag behind the EU in terms of chemicals management and the circular economy, some countries are pushing ahead with chemicals legislation, including Brazil, Colombia, Chile, and Peru. Note that all links in this post refer to documents available only in each country’s national language. Brazil On…
Endocrine disruptors are more harmful to health around the world than previously thought, according to a report prepared jointly by the Endocrine Society and the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) and published at the end of February. Studies indicate that such substances pose a health risk even at low doses….
The Environment Committee of the EU Parliament has cleared the way for the updated Detergents Regulation after some parts of the EU Commission’s proposal were amended. The improvements primarily serve to protect the environment, consumers, water, and bodies of water. The lowered threshold values for the total phosphorus content in…
Scientists and authorities have put melamine in the crosshairs because of its harmful properties. The French Agency for Food, Environment, and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES) has classified the substance as toxic to reproduction (report in French). This finding is controversial because products made from melamine also come into contact…
New information requirements for safety data sheets (SDS) and labeling will apply in Japan as of April 1 of this year. The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare has published detailed information on this (in Japanese only). The legal basis is the Industrial Safety and Health Act (ISHA). The…
The ECHA has added five substances of very high concern to the REACH candidate list. In the future, these will be assessed by ECHA regarding potential inclusion in the list of substances subject to authorization (Annex XIV, REACH Regulation). The five substances are: 2,4,6-tri-tert-butylphenol: It is toxic for reproduction and…
Every third biocidal product, including many disinfectants, violates EU law. That’s the result of a review of more than 3,500 products sold in Europe. The ECHA published the detailed test results on November 21 as part of a project report. The inspectors classified about 18% of the deficiencies they found…